Premier Li Qiang joins celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the Workers’ Party of Korea in Pyongyang

The Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK), the ruling party in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), celebrated its 80^th founding anniversary on October 10.

Congratulating his Korean counterpart Kim Jong Un, General Secretary of the WPK, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC), wrote that over the past 80 years, the WPK has united and led the people of the DPRK to forge ahead and overcome difficulties, making impressive achievements in advancing their socialist cause.

In recent years, Comrade General Secretary has led the Party and people of the DPRK to work relentlessly to strengthen party building, develop the economy and improve people’s livelihood, he said.

Xi wished that under the strong leadership of the WPK headed by Comrade General Secretary, the socialist cause of the DPRK will continue to achieve new accomplishments, and the country will greet the successful convening of the WPK’s 9th Congress.

Noting that both China and the DPRK are socialist countries led by communist parties, Xi said that in recent years, he has held multiple meetings with Kim to guide and steer the development of relations between the two parties and two countries, opening a new chapter in the China-DPRK friendship.

Xi also recalled Kim’s recent visit to China to attend the commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, during which the two leaders had in-depth discussions and charted the course for further developing the friendly and cooperative relations between China and the DPRK.

No matter how the international situation changes, it remains the unwavering policy of the CPC and the Chinese government to maintain, consolidate and develop China-DPRK relations, Xi noted.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang, who is also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, led a delegation of the Chinese party and government to attend the celebrations in the DPRK capital Pyongyang.

Upon arrival on October 9, Li said that China and the DPRK, as socialist neighbours connected by mountains and rivers, enjoy a profound traditional friendship.

In recent years, under the strategic guidance and personal efforts of General Secretary Xi Jinping and General Secretary Kim Jong Un, China-DPRK relations have been brimming with new dynamism and vitality, he said.

In September, General Secretary Kim came to China to attend the commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War and the top leaders of the two parties and the two countries held another successful meeting and reached a series of important consensus, charting the course for the development of bilateral relations.

Li Qiang met with Kim Jong Un the same day.

According to the Xinhua News Agency, the Chinese premier said that China is ready to work with the DPRK to further carry forward their traditional friendship, deepen practical cooperation, and closely coordinate and cooperate in international and regional affairs.

Li also called on the two sides to strengthen multilateral collaboration, firmly safeguard and practice multilateralism, and promote the development of the international order in a more just and equitable direction.

Kim asked Li to convey his sincere greetings and best wishes to General Secretary Xi and warmly welcomed the Chinese party and government delegation to the DPRK for the celebratory event, noting that under General Secretary Xi’s wise leadership, China has achieved tremendous accomplishments in socialist construction.

Noting that DPRK-China relations are unbreakable, Kim said that consolidating and developing the friendly cooperative ties between the two countries remains the unwavering stance of the party and government of the DPRK, regardless of changes in the international situation.

The meeting was also reported by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).

On October 11, Li met with his DPRK counterpart Pak Thae Song.

Li Qiang pointed out that both China and the DPRK are striving to advance the cause of socialist development. China is ready to work with the DPRK to tap the potential for practical cooperation and add more impetus to their respective development. The people of China and the DPRK share a profound and special friendship, and both sides should strengthen exchanges and mutual visits at all levels in such fields as youth, culture, education, arts and sports, and continuously deepen the friendly feelings between the people. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Chinese People’s Volunteers entering the DPRK to fight in the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea. China is ready to work with the DPRK to hold commemorative events. At a time when the international landscape is undergoing complex and intertwined changes, both sides should enhance unity and cooperation, safeguard their legitimate rights and interests, and uphold international fairness and justice.

Pak Thae Song said that the historic meeting between General Secretary Kim Jong Un and General Secretary Xi Jinping in Beijing not long ago has provided strategic guidance and injected strong impetus into the development of DPRK-China relations. The WPK, government and people of the DPRK hold sincere and friendly feelings towards China. It is the unwavering position of the WPK and the government of the DPRK to consolidate and develop the unbreakable DPRK-China relations. The DPRK is willing to work with China to implement the important common understandings reached by the top leaders of the two parties and the two countries, strengthen exchanges on governance experience, expand friendly exchanges, deepen cooperation in various fields, and work closely together on the path of realising the socialist cause, so as to constantly open up a new chapter in the friendship and cooperation between the DPRK and China. The DPRK firmly supports China in safeguarding its core interests and is willing to jointly commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Chinese People’s Volunteers entering the DPRK to fight in the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea. Both sides should maintain close multilateral collaboration and uphold common interests.

The meeting was also reported by KCNA.

On October 10, Li Qiang paid homage to the martyrs of the Chinese People’s Volunteer Army (CPV) at a cemetery in Anju.

The premier said 75 years ago, the CPV soldiers, carrying the great trust of the Chinese people, crossed the Yalu River, and fought alongside the army and civilians of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) to defend peace and justice.

After two years and nine months of bloody battles, they finally won a great victory, he added.

“With deep reverence, we pay tribute to the CPV martyrs who sacrificed their lives heroically, and express our profound remembrance,” Li said, adding that the motherland and the people will never forget the immortal feats they have forged with their flesh and blood.

He also paid tribute to the CPV martyrs at the Friendship Tower and visited the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun to pay respects to late DPRK leaders President Kim Il Sung and Chairman Kim Jong Il.

Also visiting the DPRK for the anniversary was the Shanghai Art Troupe, who performed the revolutionary dance drama “The Eternal Wave”.

According to an article published by People’s Daily, and carried on the website of the Chinese Embassy to the DPRK, the drama is based on the life of Li Bai, one of the “100 heroes and exemplary figures who have made outstanding contributions to the founding of New China”, and is set in Shanghai on the eve of liberation in the late 40s of the last century. It noted that:

“Rodong Sinmun, the official newspaper of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea, reported on the 10th that the dance drama ‘Never Dying Radio Waves’ vividly presented the fearless sacrifice and heroic fighting spirit shown by the underground workers of the Communist Party of China in the process of realising the cause of national liberation with a compact plot and elegant dance, and won warm applause from the audience. The performance of Chinese artists on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Workers’ Party of Korea is an important opportunity to further enhance the friendship between the people of the DPRK and China.”

On October 17, Kim Jong Un replied to the message of greetings from Xi Jinping. He wrote that:

“I could feel once again the special feelings of friendship and invariable support of You, Comrade General Secretary, and the Chinese Party and people to our Party and people on the occasion of the October holiday.

“It is the consistent stand of our Party and the government of the Republic to successfully inherit the traditions of the DPRK-China friendly and cooperative relations and further strengthen and develop them as required by the new era.

“We will as ever positively propel the vigorous development of the DPRK-China friendly relations in the common struggle for accomplishing the socialist cause together with the Chinese comrades and thus contribute to promoting the wellbeing of the peoples of the two countries and defending the regional and global stability.”

Earlier, on October 1^st, Kim Jong Un had sent a message to Xi Jinping greeting the 76^th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. He wrote that:

“Over the past 76 years since the founding of new China, the Chinese people have achieved noticeable successes in the struggle for defending the sovereignty of the country and its territorial integrity and building a modern socialist state, resolutely weathering through all challenges and trials under the leadership of the CPC.

“We are convinced that the Chinese people will, in the future, too, firmly unite around the CPC with comrade general secretary as its core and continue to open up a new phase of vigorous and dynamic state development, thus surely winning a brilliant victory in the historic long journey for realising the dream of prosperity of the Chinese nation,” adding:

“The DPRK-China friendship provided by the leaders of the elder generations of the two countries has been steadily consolidated and developed generation after generation, overcoming all the tempests of history in the common struggle for the cause of socialism.

“The magnificent commemorations of the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, which were held with splendour in Beijing on September 3 as a grand political festival, marked an important occasion in which the PRC clearly demonstrated its overall national power and international position.

“It is the steadfast stand of our Party and the government of the Republic to steadily develop the traditional DPRK-China friendship no matter how the international situation may change.”

Xi Jinping replied on October 12, stating:

“For 76 years after the founding of new China, the CPC has united and led the peoples of different ethnic groups across the country, thus successfully paving the way to socialism with the Chinese characteristics and entering the new course for comprehensively building a modern socialist state. And the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation has entered an irreversible historical course.

“China and the DPRK are good neighbours, good friends and good comrades sharing destiny and helping each other and the traditional friendship between the two countries is growing stronger with the passage of time.

“Days ago, you, Comrade General Secretary, visited China and participated in the commemorations of the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. And I met with you, Comrade General Secretary, again and prepared with joint efforts a blueprint for the development of the relations between the two parties and the two countries.”

On October 8, Rodong Sinmun, the newspaper of the WPK, carried a guest article by Chinese Ambassador to the DPRK Wang Yajun, entitled, “Continuing Traditional Friendship and Creating a Better Future”.

Wang wrote that: “On September 3, General Secretary Xi Jinping and General Secretary Kim Jong Un stood side by side on the Tiananmen Gate Tower and watched the grand military parade with the leaders of more than 20 countries, which is not only a high tribute to the common historical memory and victory monument, but also a vivid portrayal of the traditional friendship between China and the DPRK that has been passed down from generation to generation.

“As the Chinese Ambassador to the DPRK, I have the honour to witness the historic moment of the meeting between the top leaders of the two parties and two countries, and I feel more deeply that the strategic communication and guidance of General Secretary Xi Jinping and General Secretary Kim Jong Un is the fundamental guarantee of bilateral relations. Under the wise leadership of General Secretary Xi Jinping and General Secretary Kim Jong Un, China-DPRK relations will surely ride the wind and waves and move forward.

“The traditional friendship between China and the DPRK has come from the flames of the struggle for national independence, has experienced the tempering of the just war to resist US aggression and aid Korea, and has been continuously consolidated and developed with the socialist revolution and construction process of the two countries. In the two and a half years since I took office, I have always felt the deep foundation of the traditional friendship between China and the DPRK, forged in the revolutionary struggle of blood and fire.

“I visited the former residence of the Baekdusan Secret Camp, the Samjiyeon Revolutionary Historical Site, and also visited Putcheon-eup, the historical site of the Battle of Putcheonbong, on the 88th anniversary of the victory in the Battle of Putcheonbong. Wherever I go to a historical site of the Anti-Japanese War, I recall the heroic epic of the Chinese and North Korean military and civilians fighting side by side between the white mountains and black waters and bravely repelling the Japanese invaders. I paid my respects and swept more than 20 memorial facilities for the martyrs of the Chinese Volunteer Army in Pyongyang City, Kaesong City, Hyocang County in South Pyongan Province, Unsan-gun in North Pyongan Province, and Jangjin-eup in South Hamgyong Province. Every time I went to the Volunteer Martyrs’ Cemetery, I was moved by the emotions and actions of the DPRK Party, government and people who attached importance to China-DPRK friendship and remembered the martyrs of the Chinese People’s Volunteer Army, and I was moved by the fighting friendship between China and the DPRK made of blood. History and reality have proved that the traditional friendship between China and the DPRK has withstood the test of international changes and has endured for a long time and is unshakable.”

He added: “Since taking office, I have visited 12 of the 13 provinces and cities of the DPRK, and I am deeply impressed by the new look of the vigorous development of the DPRK’s socialist construction. Everywhere I went, I witnessed the great development achievements of the DPRK under the wise leadership of the Workers’ Party of Korea headed by General Secretary Kim Jong Un, and felt the sky-high enthusiasm of the Korean people to unite as one and work bravely to implement the eight goals of the DPRK.”

On October 9, the DPRK Embassy in Beijing held a reception to mark the party founding anniversary, attended by Cai Qi, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau and member of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee.

Cai said that China firmly supports the WPK and the DPRK people in following a development path suited to their national conditions. China is willing to work with the DPRK to earnestly implement the important consensus reached by the top leaders of the two parties and countries, strengthen strategic communication, deepen exchange and mutual learning, expand practical cooperation, write a new chapter in China-DPRK relations in the new era, and make positive contributions to regional peace, stability, development and prosperity.

DPRK Ambassador Ri Ryong Nam said that President Kim Il Sung accomplished the cause of party building before the nation-building and army-building after the liberation and wisely led the Party-building work in the whole period of his revolutionary leadership and that Chairman Kim Jong Il provided the guidelines for the Party-building of the leader and carried them out without fail.

The traditional DPRK-China friendly and cooperative relations provided and cultivated with much care and handed down as a precious strategic legacy by the leaders of the elder generations of the two countries are steadily developing onto a higher stage under the intention and leadership of the top leaders of the two parties and two countries.

Besides the delegation headed by Premier Li Qiang, a large number of foreign visitors joined the celebrations in Pyongyang. They included:

Thongloun Sisoulith, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and President of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (LPDR)

To Lam, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam

Dmitri Medvedev, President of the United Russia Party

Delegations of other Russian political parties with parliamentary representation, namely the Socialist Political Party “For Just Russia-Patriots-Truth” led by Chairman Sergei Mironov, chief of the party group of the State Duma; the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia led by Chairman Leonid Slutski, chairman of the International Affairs Committee of the State Duma; and the Communist Party of the Russian Federation led by Dmitri Novikov, vice-chairman of the party’s Central Committee and first vice-chairman of the International Affairs Committee of the State Duma

Sugiono, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Indonesia

The party and government delegation of the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) and the Republic of Nicaragua, led by Brenda Rocha Chacon, President of the Supreme Election Council of the Republic of Nicaragua

Alberto Anaya Gutierrez, national leader of the Workers’ Party (PT) of Mexico

Tania Diaz Gonzalez, vice-chairwoman of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV)

Walter Sorrentino, national vice-chairperson of the Communist Party of Brazil (PCdoB)

Mario Maurici, member of the Sao Paulo State Committee of the Brazilian Workers’ Party (PT)

General Secretary Mohammad Ali Amani of the Islamic Coalition Party of Iran

First Deputy General Secretary Nsue Mengue of the Democratic Party of Equatorial Guinea

Goncalo Lopes, president of the World Federation of Democratic Youth (WFDY)

Lorena Pena, chairwoman of the Women’s International Democratic Federation (WIDF)

Swadesh Dev Roye, deputy general secretary of the World Federation of Trade Unions (WFTU

Friends of Socialist China co-editor Keith Bennett visited in his capacity of Vice Chair of the Kim Il Sung Kim Jong Il Foundation (KKF).

The celebrations were organised on the grand and spectacular scale for which the DPRK is well known and included a national meeting, a mass gymnastics and artistic performance, a military parade, a mass procession and a torchlight gala.

Kim Jong Un made a number of significant speeches.

On a visit to the Party Founding Museum, he said that:

“Our Party is proud that it laid the foundations of socialism on this land in the face of manifold challenges and trials, that it is striving hard to build a powerful country, which no one would dare to provoke, and that it has defended the glory of socialism, which must never be buried in history, through an indomitable struggle over the past arduous 80 years.

“The socialism the generation opted for in the days of taking the first step towards building our Party in the liberated country was Korean-style socialism that conforms to our actual conditions, and the way of building it was from A to Z self-sustenance and self-determination, i.e., believing in the people and relying on their strength.

“The history of our revolution and socialist construction gives clear answers to the questions of how a party, the people and socialism can be bound together with shared destiny, how the party can gain the dignity and fame as an ever-victorious guide and how the ordinary and simple people can become a great people with a strong character and temperament.

“Today we need the same spirit, courage and self-confidence as we had at the time when the Party and a new country were built.

“Leading officials of the Party and the state should keep the Party’s original ideals and spirit as their mental attributes, have a correct understanding of the requirements of the times and reality and the essence and core of the Party’s policies, and firmly cherish the intrinsic nature of the communists who shoulder their responsibilities while directly connecting all issues to the future of the Party and the state.

“Our Party will accelerate the advance of the revolution, sweeping away all evil practices such as ignorance, incompetence, irresponsibility, self-protection, formalism and expediency, as well as arbitrariness, high-handedness and abuse of power which are rejected by the people and cause damage to socialism.

“When we feel tired and when we need greater courage, we should take to heart the spirit and fighting will of the Party-founding generation, who held high the red flag only in their empty hands and cut their way through bloody battles to bring about a new world of communism, and should display high enthusiasm for the revolution.”

The full text may be read here.

Speaking at the national meeting, he said:

“The past 80 years were really complicated and arduous, yet worthwhile and glorious.

“Those years witnessed a hard-fought war for repulsing the armed invasion by the allied imperialist forces and defending the land and dignity of the country, processes for building a country and creating a life again from scratch, and social revolutions that were accompanied by an acute class struggle and elimination of factions in the Party.

“Following the establishment of the socialist system in our country, we found ourselves standing at the forefront of the most acute confrontation between the progressive and the reactionary and between socialism and imperialism. Given the geopolitical position of the country, our Party had to adopt a more resolute approach towards performing its mission of defending socialism; it had to give a strong impetus to implementing the cause of building the country’s self-reliant defence capabilities. As the vicious schemes for isolating and stifling the country economically persisted from one century into the next, it had to cope with these schemes proactively and aggressively while pushing forward with the gigantic projects for socialist construction.

“Particularly, amidst the worldwide political upheaval in the 1990s, it had to defend our ideology and social system, and entering the new century, in order to cope with the growing nuclear war threats by the US imperialists, it had to lead the people to make a new leap forward in socialist construction while simultaneously carrying on economic construction and build-up of the nuclear forces.”

He added: “Always aware of and guarding against the possible budding of authoritarianism and a number of other problems which are likely to separate the Party from the masses as its ruling years get longer and one generation is replaced by another, we have made sure that an absolute spirit of serving the people prevails across the Party. This is an important factor in our Party’s winning the unchanging trust of the people and encouraging them to entrust by themselves their destiny to our socialist state as a whole.

“Our Party has struggled under the uplifted banner of independence and socialism in any adversity; this has made an enormous historic contribution to implementing the common cause of mankind for justice and peace.

“Our Party has cherished as part of its faith the validity of the socialist cause and the inevitability of its triumph and perfectly proved the scientific accuracy of its ideals both in theoretical and practical terms, thus offering a substantial contribution to building a powerful barrier against the allied imperialist forces’ schemes against socialism and achieving solidarity and unity among the world’s progressive forces.

“Our Party and government are still coping with our adversaries’ ferocious political and military moves of pressure by pursuing harder-line policies, holding fast to firm principles and employing brave, unflinching countermeasures. This is powerfully propelling the growth of the progressive camp against war and hegemony, and the international prestige of our Republic as a faithful member of the socialist forces and a bulwark for independence and justice is further increasing with each passing day.”

Towards the conclusion, he stated: “A party that is among the people, not standing above them, a party that shares with them aspirations and ambitions, wisdom and strength, and sweets and bitters, can never disintegrate and does not lose vigour and vitality forever.

“It always remains as iron truth that our Party cannot exist apart from the people and that the Party is great as the people are great.

“I would like to offer thanks once again to our great people who have always injected strength and wisdom into our Party and devoted pure mind and diligent efforts with belief in victory as well as the Party, while pioneering the arduous and yet sacred socialist cause for as long as 80 years.

“When we strive for some more years in the same spirit as now, we can well change our life remarkably and get closer to the goals we aspire to.

“Availing myself of this opportunity, I will always cherish love for the people and not neglect my obligation of requital. I affirm my commitment to working harder to live up to their trust.”

The full text may be read here.

At the military parade, he said:

“To defend the sovereignty of the DPRK and protect the security and interests of the Korean people is the supreme duty and absolute mission assumed by our army.

“Our army should continue to grow into an invincible entity that destroys all threats approaching our range of self-defence by dint of its political, ideological, military and technical superiority overwhelming the enemy, and it should steadily strengthen itself into elite armed forces which win victory after victory on the strength of morality and discipline.

“I take this opportunity to affirm that our Party and the government of the Republic, together with the powerful revolutionary armed forces, will, in the future, too, fulfil their responsibilities in the joint struggle of the progressive mankind for opposing injustice and hegemony and defending justice and peace.”

The full text may be read here.

The following articles were originally published on the website of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, by KCNA, the Xinhua News Agency, and on the website of the Chinese Embassy in the DPRK. The latter were published in Chinese and have been machine translated.

Friends of Socialist China is among the sponsors of a meeting marking the 80^th anniversary of the WPK, to be held on Saturday 25^th October at the Marx Memorial Library, 37A Clerkenwell Green, London, EC1R 0DU, from 13.00-16.00. The meeting will be chaired by Fiona Sim of the Black Liberation Alliance and speakers will include the Chargé d’Affaires of the DPRK Embassy in London, Keith Bennett, and speakers from the Workers’ Party of Britain, the Young Communist League and the Institute for Independence Studies. Other sponsors include the International Manifesto Group, Iskra Books, No2NATO and the Birmingham People’s History Archive.

Xi Jinping Sends Congratulatory Message to General Secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea Kim Jong Un on the 80th Anniversary of the Founding of the Workers’ Party of Korea

October 10 (MFA) – On October 10, 2025, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to General Secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) Kim Jong Un on the 80th anniversary of the founding of the WPK.

In his congratulatory message, Xi Jinping said that on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the founding of the WPK, he, on behalf of the CPC Central Committee and in his own name, extended warm congratulations and best wishes to Comrade General Secretary Kim Jong Un, the WPK Central Committee, all members of the WPK, and the people of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).

Xi Jinping said that over the past 80 years, the WPK has united and led the people of the DPRK to forge ahead and overcome difficulties, making impressive achievements in advancing the socialist cause of the DPRK. In recent years, Comrade General Secretary Kim Jong Un has led the Party and people of the DPRK to actively work to strengthen party building, develop the economy and improve people’s livelihood. Xi Jinping wishes that under the strong leadership of the WPK headed by Comrade General Secretary Kim Jong Un, the socialist cause of the DPRK will continue to achieve new accomplishments, and the country will greet the successful convening of the 9th Congress of the WPK.

Xi Jinping emphasized that both China and the DPRK are socialist countries led by communist parties. In recent years, he has held multiple meetings with Comrade General Secretary Kim Jong Un to guide and steer the development of relations between the two parties and the two countries, opening a new chapter in the China-DPRK friendship. Xi Jinping recalled Comrade General Secretary Kim Jong Un’s recent visit to China to attend the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, during which the two leaders had in-depth discussions and charted the course for further developing the friendship and cooperation between China and the DPRK. No matter how the international situation changes, it remains the unwavering policy of the CPC and the Chinese government to maintain, consolidate and develop China-DPRK relations. China is ready to work with the DPRK to strengthen strategic communication, deepen practical cooperation, enhance coordination and collaboration, and further advance bilateral relations, so as to serve the socialist causes of both countries and make positive contributions to regional and global peace, stability, development and prosperity. Xi Jinping extended his best wishes to the WPK for even greater success and for the everlasting friendship between China and the DPRK.

Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Receives Message of Greeting from Chinese President

Pyongyang, October 10 (KCNA) — Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea, received a message of greeting from Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, on Oct. 10.

The message said:

I extend warm congratulations and beautiful wishes to you, Comrade General Secretary, the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea and all the WPK members and other Korean people on behalf of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and on my own behalf on the occasion of the 80th founding anniversary of the WPK.

Over the past 80 years the Workers’ Party of Korea has achieved proud successes by rallying and leading the Korean people while overcoming difficulties and trials and promoting the socialist cause of Korea through enterprising efforts.

In recent years Comrade General Secretary has made positive efforts to strengthen party building, develop the economy and improve the people’s living standards by leading the Party and people of the DPRK.

I wish the DPRK would make fresh success one after another in its socialist cause and greet the Ninth Congress of the WPK with victory under the firm leadership of the WPK headed by Comrade General Secretary.

China and the DPRK are both socialist countries led by the communist party.

In recent years, I and Comrade General Secretary have taken the helm of the development of the relations between the two parties and the two countries and opened up a new chapter of China-DPRK friendship through several meetings.

Some days ago, Comrade General Secretary visited China and attended the commemorations of the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

I and Comrade General Secretary had deep talks and indicated the way for further developing the China-DPRK relations of friendship and cooperation.

No matter how the international situation may change, it is the consistent policy of the Chinese party and government to successfully defend, consolidate and develop China-DPRK relations.

The Chinese side is ready to contribute, together with the DPRK side, to the cause of socialist construction in the two countries and make positive contributions to peace, stability, development and prosperity of the region and the rest of the world by promoting the steady development of China-DPRK relations through strengthening of strategic communication, deepening of working-level collaboration and close coordination and cooperation.

I hope you, Comrade General Secretary, enjoy good health and everything goes well.

I wish the Workers’ Party of Korea greater successes one after another.

I hope the China-DPRK friendship will shine long.

Chinese premier arrives in DPRK for WPK’s 80th anniversary celebrations, visit

PYONGYANG, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) — Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived on Thursday to attend the 80th anniversary celebrations of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) and pay an official goodwill visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).

Li, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, makes the trip at the invitation of the Central Committee of the WPK and the government of the DPRK.

Upon arrival, Li said that China and the DPRK, as socialist neighbors connected by mountains and rivers, enjoy a profound traditional friendship.

The Chinese premier pointed out that China stands ready to work with the DPRK to follow through on the important consensus reached by the two top leaders, strengthen strategic communication, maintain close exchanges and push for friendly cooperation between the two countries, so as to make greater contributions to regional and world peace, stability and prosperity.

China ready to strengthen strategic communication with DPRK, says Premier Li

PYONGYANG, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) — Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Thursday that China stands ready to strengthen high-level exchanges and strategic communication with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).

Li, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, made the remarks during his meeting with Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) and president of the State Affairs of the DPRK.

Li conveyed General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee Xi Jinping’s cordial greetings and best wishes to General Secretary Kim, as well as his warm congratulations on the 80th anniversary of the founding of the WPK.

Li noted that last month, General Secretary Kim came to China to attend the commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. During his meeting with Xi, they pointed out the direction and drew a blueprint for further deepening China-DPRK relations.

The CPC and the Chinese government have always regarded ties with the DPRK from a strategic height and a long-term perspective, Li said, adding that maintaining, consolidating and developing the traditional friendly and cooperative relations between the two countries is China’s unwavering policy.

China, he said, is willing to work with the DPRK side to follow the joint guidance of the top leaders of the two parties and the two countries and promote new progress in bilateral ties.

The premier said China is ready to work with the DPRK to further carry forward their traditional friendship, deepen practical cooperation, and closely coordinate and cooperate in international and regional affairs.

Kim asked Li to convey his sincere greetings and best wishes to General Secretary Xi, and warmly welcomed the Chinese party and government delegation to the DPRK for the celebratory event, noting that under General Secretary Xi’s wise leadership, China has achieved tremendous accomplishments in socialist construction.

This serves the common interests of both sides and contributes to regional peace, stability and development, he added.

The DPRK, Kim said, firmly supports the one-China principle, resolutely opposes separatist acts of “Taiwan independence” and any external interference, and supports China’s position on issues related to Hong Kong, Xinjiang and Xizang.

Pyongyang is willing to maintain close high-level exchanges with Beijing, promote cooperation in various fields, strengthen multilateral collaboration, advance the development of their respective socialist causes, and bring more benefits to the people of the two countries, he added.

Li Qiang Holds Talks with Premier of the Cabinet of the DPRK Pak Thae Song

October 11 (MFA) – On the morning of October 11, 2025 local time, Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Premier of the State Council Li Qiang held talks with Member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) and Premier of the Cabinet Pak Thae Song at the Mansudae Assembly Hall in Pyongyang.

Li Qiang noted that not long ago, General Secretary Xi Jinping and General Secretary Kim Jong Un held a meeting in Beijing and reached a series of important common understandings on deepening the development of the relations between the two parties and the two countries. China will, as always, firmly support the WPK in leading the people of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) to pursue a development path suited to its national conditions. China is ready to work with the DPRK to implement the common understandings reached by the top leaders of the two parties and the two countries, maintain close high-level exchanges, strengthen strategic communication, continuously consolidate political mutual trust, and advance the traditional friendship and cooperation between China and the DPRK to deliver more new outcomes.

Li Qiang pointed out that both China and the DPRK are striving to advance the cause of socialist development. China is ready to work with the DPRK to tap the potential for practical cooperation and add more impetus to their respective development. The people of China and the DPRK share a profound and special friendship, and both sides should strengthen exchanges and mutual visits at all levels in such fields as youth, culture, education, arts and sports, and continuously deepen the friendly feelings between the people. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Chinese People’s Volunteers entering the DPRK to fight in the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea. China is ready to work with the DPRK to hold commemorative events. At a time when the international landscape is undergoing complex and intertwined changes, both sides should enhance unity and cooperation, safeguard their legitimate rights and interests, and uphold international fairness and justice.

Pak Thae Song said that the historic meeting between General Secretary Kim Jong Un and General Secretary Xi Jinping in Beijing not long ago has provided strategic guidance and injected strong impetus into the development of DPRK-China relations. The WPK, government and people of the DPRK hold sincere and friendly feelings towards China. It is the unwavering position of the WPK and the government of the DPRK to consolidate and develop the unbreakable DPRK-China relations. The DPRK is willing to work with China to implement the important common understandings reached by the top leaders of the two parties and the two countries, strengthen exchanges on governance experience, expand friendly exchanges, deepen cooperation in various fields, and work closely together on the path of realizing the socialist cause, so as to constantly open up a new chapter in the friendship and cooperation between the DPRK and China. The DPRK firmly supports China in safeguarding its core interests and is willing to jointly commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Chinese People’s Volunteers entering the DPRK to fight in the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea. Both sides should maintain close multilateral collaboration and uphold common interests.

On the morning of October 10 local time, Li Qiang, accompanied by Pak Thae Song, visited the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun to pay his respects to the remains of late DPRK leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il.

Wu Zhenglong attended the above activities.

Chinese premier pays homage to Chinese People’s Volunteer Army martyrs in DPRK

PYONGYANG, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) — Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Friday paid homage to the martyrs of the Chinese People’s Volunteer Army (CPV) at a cemetery in Anju.

This year marks the 75th anniversary of the CPV’s participation in the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea.

Li laid a wreath at the tomb of the CPV martyrs, and stood in solemn silence.

After two years and nine months of bloody battles, they finally won a great victory, he added.

Seventy-five years have passed, and China has undergone earth-shaking and historic changes, Li noted, saying that the Chinese nation has made a great leap from standing up to becoming prosperous and strong.

He also said that under the strong leadership of the Communist Party of China Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, socialism with Chinese characteristics has entered a new era and is steadily advancing towards the second centenary goal.

Under the strategic guidance of the top leaders of the two parties and the two countries, the blood-forged traditional friendship between China and the DPRK has been continuously consolidated and deepened, and the friendly and cooperative relations have been constantly moving forward, Li said.

He also called for efforts to continue carrying forward the will of the martyrs, better promote the great spirit of the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea, and constantly advance the great cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era.

The Chinese side, Li said, stands ready to work with its DPRK comrades to further carry forward the traditional friendship between the two countries, strengthen practical cooperation and move forward hand in hand on the path of common development.

Jong Myong Su, vice-premier of the DPRK Cabinet, accompanied Li for the mourning. Some 100 people, including all members of the Chinese delegation and staff at the Chinese Embassy in the DPRK, participated in the memorial service.

On Friday, Li also visited the China-DPRK Friendship Tower.

Performance of Chinese Artistes Given to Celebrate 80th Founding Anniversary of WPK.

Pyongyang, October 10 (KCNA) — A performance was given by Chinese artistes on a visit to the DPRK on the occasion of the 80th founding anniversary of the Workers’ Party of Korea at the East Pyongyang Grand Theatre on Oct. 9.

Enjoying the performance were Ju Chang Il and Kim Jong Sun, department directors of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea, Sung Jong Gyu, minister of Culture of the DPRK, officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Culture, creators, artistes and teaching staffs of art organizations and art education institutions at all levels and working people in Pyongyang.

Among the audience were leading members of the Shanghai Art Troupe of China led by Sun Yeli, minister of Culture and Tourism of the People’s Republic of China, and members of the Chinese embassy here.

The artistes of the Shanghai Song and Dance Ensemble of China put on the stage the revolutionary dance drama “The Eternal Wave”, themed patriotism, loved by the Chinese people.

The performance was acclaimed by the audience as it impressively represented with well-organized drama composition and elegant and skillful dance skill the struggle of underground operatives of the Communist Party of China who fought bravely, displaying matchless heroism and self-sacrificing spirit in the sacred war for achieving the cause of national liberation.

Flower baskets in the name of the Ministry of Culture of the DPRK and the Chinese embassy here were conveyed to the performers in congratulation of their successful performance, and spectators presented bouquets to them.

The performance given by the Chinese artistes on the occasion of the 80th founding anniversary of the Workers’ Party of Korea marked an occasion in deepening the feelings of friendship and ties between the peoples of the two countries.

“The radio waves that never fade away” echo in Pyongyang

October 15 (China Embassy in the DPRK) – “The long river runs silently, only love and faith last forever.”

Recently, a dance drama from China called “The Eternal Wave” has become a hotly debated topic among Pyongyang citizens in North Korea. On the occasion of the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Workers’ Party of Korea, at the invitation of the Ministry of Culture of the DPRK, the Shanghai Art Troupe of China visited North Korea from 7 to 12 October, bringing to North Korean audiences the dance drama “The Never-Dying Wave” produced by the Shanghai Song and Dance Troupe.

The dance drama is based on Li Bai, one of the “100 heroic model figures who made outstanding contributions to the founding of New China”. It is set in Shanghai on the eve of liberation in the late 1940s. It tells the story of the protagonists Li Xia, Lan Fen and other underground workers of the Communist Party of China “lurking” Enemy camp, fighting wits and courage with the enemy, successfully transmitting intelligence to the party organization, and sabotaging the enemy’s conspiracy The story of the heroic death of Li Xia in the end.

On October 9, the East Pyongyang Grand Theater was crowded with people, and the first performance of the Shanghai Art Troupe was held here. The red banner above the main entrance of the theater reads in Chinese and North Korean characters: “Warmly welcome the China Shanghai Art Troupe to visit our country on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Workers’ Party of Korea!” Stills of the Korean version of the performance and promotional posters are placed on both sides of the gate. Joo Chang-il, alternate member of the Politburo of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea and head of the Propaganda and Agitation Department, Kim Jong-soon, member of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea and minister, and Jung-gyu, the Korean cultural minister, attended the event.

“beep, beep. . . . . ”“Red radio waves” echoed on the stage. There is not a single line in the play, but the rich and vivid artistic expression of the dance drama makes the audience feel as if they are in Shanghai on the eve of liberation in 1949. The audience applauded and applauded many times for the exquisite choreography and superb dancing skills of classic dance sections such as “Yu Guang Qu” in the play, and was also moved by the spirit of the underground workers of the Chinese Communist Party who are not afraid of life and death and are willing to contribute shown in the dance play. Many viewers shed tears.“ Being able to see such a moving dance drama is truly unforgettable!”“ The revolutionary and artistic fusion of the works is a model of modern Chinese dance drama!” Many professional visitors from North Korean art groups and art education institutions liked it.

On October 11, the Shanghai Art Troupe held its second performance. This was also the 789th performance of the dance drama “The Eternal Wave” since its inception in 2018. At the end of the performance, the male and female lead actors ——young dancers Wang Jiajun and Zhu Jiejing and all the dancers made three curtain calls, and the applause and cheers continued for 16 minutes. The Ministry of Culture of the DPRK and the Chinese Embassy in the DPRK presented flower baskets to the Shanghai Art Troupe, and North Korean audiences took the stage to present flowers to the actors, congratulating them on the success of the performance.

After the performance, Chinese Ambassador to North Korea Wang Yajun visited and expressed condolences to the cast and crew. He said that the dance drama “The Eternal Wave” has won resonance and high praise from a large North Korean audience with its wonderful performance, and he looks forward to further strengthening exchanges and cooperation between Chinese and North Korean artists and art groups and making new contributions to China-North Korea friendship.

The Rodong Sinmun, the organ of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea, published a report on the 10th that the dance drama “The Eternal Wave” vividly presents the underground workers of the Chinese Communist Party in the process of realizing the cause of national liberation with its compact plot and elegant dance. The spirit of fearless sacrifice and heroic struggle won warm applause from the audience. This performance by a Chinese artist on the occasion of the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Workers’ Party of Korea is an important opportunity to further enhance the friendly relations between the peoples of the DPRK and China.

Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Sends Reply Message to Xi Jinping

Pyongyang, October 17 (KCNA) — Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea, sent a reply message to Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, on October 16.

The message said:

Respected Comrade General Secretary

I extend thanks to You, Comrade General Secretary for sending warm congratulations and cordial wishes on the occasion of the 80th founding anniversary of the Workers’ Party of Korea.

I could feel once again the special feelings of friendship and invariable support of You, Comrade General Secretary, and the Chinese Party and people to our Party and people on the occasion of the October holiday.

It is the consistent stand of our Party and the government of the Republic to successfully inherit the traditions of the DPRK-China friendly and cooperative relations and further strengthen and develop them as required by the new era.

We will as ever positively propel the vigorous development of the DPRK-China friendly relations in the common struggle for accomplishing the socialist cause together with the Chinese comrades and thus contribute to promoting the wellbeing of the peoples of the two countries and defending the regional and global stability.

I hope that under the leadership of the Communist Party of China with You, Comrade General Secretary, as its core the Chinese people will successfully attain the goals set forth at the 20th Congress of the Party and achieve greater successes in the course of comprehensively building a modern socialist state.

Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Sends Greetings to Chinese President

Pyongyang, October 1 (KCNA) — Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, sent a message of greeting to Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and president of the People’s Republic of China, on October 1.

The message said:

Comrade General Secretary,

I extend warm congratulations to comrade general secretary and, through comrade general secretary, to the Communist Party of China, the government of the People’s Republic of China and the Chinese people on behalf of the Workers’ Party of Korea, the government of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and all the Korean people, on the occasion of the 76th founding anniversary of the PRC.

Over the past 76 years since the founding of new China, the Chinese people have achieved noticeable successes in the struggle for defending the sovereignty of the country and its territorial integrity and building a modern socialist state, resolutely weathering through all challenges and trials under the leadership of the CPC.

We are convinced that the Chinese people will, in the future, too, firmly unite around the CPC with comrade general secretary as its core and continue to open up a new phase of vigorous and dynamic state development, thus surely winning a brilliant victory in the historic long journey for realizing the dream of prosperity of the Chinese nation.

The DPRK-China friendship provided by the leaders of the elder generations of the two countries has been steadily consolidated and developed generation after generation, overcoming all the tempests of history in the common struggle for the cause of socialism.

The magnificent commemorations of the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, which were held with splendor in Beijing on September 3 as a grand political festival, marked an important occasion in which the PRC clearly demonstrated its overall national power and international position.

It is the steadfast stand of our Party and the government of the Republic to steadily develop the traditional DPRK-China friendship no matter how the international situation may change.

The DPRK side has a willingness to make the joint efforts, together with the Chinese side, to further strengthen and develop the friendly and cooperative relations between the DPRK and China as required by the new era and in line with the aspirations and desire of the peoples of the two countries, and defend peace and stability in the region and the rest of the world through the close strategic communication and cooperation.

I wish the PRC prosperity and the Chinese people happiness.

Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Receives Reply Message from Chinese President

Pyongyang, October 12 (KCNA) — Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, received a reply message from Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and president of the People’s Republic of China on October 9.

The reply message said:

Comrade General Secretary,

I express my heartfelt thanks to you, Comrade General Secretary, for sending a passionate and sincere message of greeting on the occasion of the 76th founding anniversary of the People’s Republic of China.

For 76 years after the founding of new China, the CPC has united and led the peoples of different nations across the country, thus successfully paving the way to socialism with the Chinese characteristics and entering the new course for comprehensively building a modern socialist state. And the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation has entered an irreversible historical course.

China and the DPRK are good neighbors, good friends and good comrades sharing destiny and helping each other and the traditional friendship between the two countries is growing stronger with the passage of time.

Days ago, you, Comrade General Secretary, visited China and participated in the commemorations of the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. And I met with you, Comrade General Secretary, again and prepared with joint efforts a blueprint for the development of the relations between the two parties and the two countries.

The Chinese side is ready to carry forward and further develop the traditional China-DPRK friendship to boost friendly exchange and mutually beneficial cooperation, strengthen strategic cooperation in international and regional affairs and provide the peoples of the two countries with better welfare and, at the same time, jointly defend peace and stability of the region and international fairness and justice together with the Korean comrades.

I believe that the Korean people will surely achieve fresh and greater successes in the cause of building socialism under the steadfast leadership of the Workers’ Party of Korea headed by you, Comrade General Secretary.

I wish you, Comrade General Secretary, good health and success in all your work.

I wish your country prosperity and the people happiness and well-being.

North Korea’s Rodong Sinmun published an article signed by Ambassador Wang Yajun, “Continuing Traditional Friendship and Creating a Better Future”

October 8 (China Embassy in the DPRK) – On October 8, 2025, Ambassador to North Korea Wang Yajun published a signed article titled “Continuing Traditional Friendship and Creating a Better Future” in the Rodong Sinmun, the central organ of the Workers’ Party of Korea. The full article reads as follows:

In Beijing in September, the victory echo of history and the prosperity and triumph of the new era resonated in Tiananmen Square. The new picture of China-North Korea friendship attracted the attention of the world. From September 2 to 4, at the invitation of General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee and President Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea and Chairman of the State Council Kim Jong-un went to China to attend the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. This is the second meeting between the top leaders of the two parties after 6 years, demonstrating to the world the great vitality, profound heritage and style of the times of China-North Korea friendship, and providing an important opportunity for China and North Korea to further develop friendly and cooperative relations.

The supreme leader takes the helm, and China-North Korea relations continue to write a new chapter.On September 3, General Secretary Xi Jinping and General Secretary Kim Jong-un stood side by side on the Tiananmen Gate Tower to watch the grand military parade with leaders of more than 20 countries. This is not only a noble tribute to the common historical memory and victory monument, but also a vivid reflection of the traditional friendship between China and North Korea passed down from generation to generation. On September 4, General Secretary Xi Jinping held long-term talks with General Secretary Kim Jong-un at the Great Hall of the People, exchanged comprehensive and in-depth views on issues of common concern, reached a series of important consensuses, and drew a blueprint for the development of relations between the two parties and the two countries. On the occasion of the 77th anniversary of North Korea’s National Day, General Secretary Xi Jinping and General Secretary Kim Jong Un exchanged congratulatory and thank-you messages, demonstrating the deep mutual trust and sincere friendship between China and North Korea as good neighbors, good friends and good comrades who share the same destiny and help each other. The series of close interactions between the top leaders of the two parties, China and North Korea, demonstrates the unbreakable and vigorous nature of the traditional friendship between China and North Korea.

As China’s Ambassador to North Korea, I had the privilege of witnessing the historic moment of the meeting between the top leaders of the two parties and the two countries, and I felt even more deeply that the strategic communication and leadership of General Secretary Xi Jinping and General Secretary Kim Jong Un are fundamental guarantees of bilateral relations. Under the wise leadership of General Secretary Xi Jinping and General Secretary Kim Jong Un, China-North Korea relations will surely ride the waves and move forward.

Looking back at the war years, the friendship between fighting and fighting has grown stronger over time.The traditional friendship between China and North Korea has come from the flames of the struggle for national independence. It has experienced the tempering of the just war to resist U.S. aggression and aid Korea, and has been continuously consolidated and developed along with the socialist revolution and construction process of the two countries. In the two and a half years that I have been in office, I can always feel the deep foundation of the traditional friendship between China and North Korea forged in the revolutionary struggle between blood and fire.

I have visited the former residence of the secret camp at Paektu Mountain and the Sanjiyeon Revolutionary Historic Site Museum, and also visited Putianyi, the historical site of the Battle of Putianbao, on the 88th anniversary of the victory in the Battle of Putianbao. Every time I go to one of the historical sites of the war of resistance, I recall the heroic epic of the soldiers and civilians of China and North Korea fighting side by side between the white mountains and the black waters and bravely repelling the Japanese invaders. I visited more than 20 memorial facilities for Chinese People’s Volunteer Army martyrs in Pyongyang City, Kaesong City, Hicang County, South Pyongan Province, Unsan County, North Pyongan Province, and Jangjin-eup, South Hamgyong Province. Every time I visited a cemetery of volunteer martyrs, I was moved by the sentiments and actions of the North Korean party, government, and people who value China-North Korea friendship and remember the martyrs of the Chinese People’s Volunteer Army, and moved by the blood-condensed fighting friendship between China and North Korea. History and reality have proved that the traditional friendship between China and the DPRK has been tested by the changing international situation and has grown strong and unshakable over time.

Looking ahead and working together for a better tomorrow.Since taking office, I have visited 12 of the 13 provinces and cities in North Korea, and I am deeply impressed by the new look of the booming socialist construction in North Korea. Everywhere I visited the new homes of residents of Pyongyang’s Hesheng area, Gangdong Integrated Greenhouse Farm, Sinuiju Cosmetics Factory, Samjiyeon Blueberry Beverage Factory, Haeju Wheat Processing Factory, and Wonsan Shoe Factory, I witnessed the great development achievements of North Korea under the wise leadership of the Workers’ Party of Korea headed by General Secretary Kim Jong-un, and felt the unity of the Korean people The soaring energy to work bravely to implement the eight major goals of the North Korean Party.

This year is a year of great significance for both the Chinese and North Korean parties, the two countries and their peoples. China’s “14th Five-Year Plan” is about to come to a successful conclusion. Soon, the Korean people will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the founding of the North Korean Party and the successful convening of the Ninth National Congress. Looking forward to the future, China is willing to work with North Korea to follow the important consensus reached by the top leaders of the two parties and the two countries, strengthen high-level exchanges and strategic communication, enhance exchanges of experience in governing the party and the country, deepen practical cooperation in various fields, and work together to create socialism between China and North Korea. A new situation in the cause.

The friendship between China and North Korea is like the Yalu River, with surging blue waves and endless flowing water.As the Chinese Ambassador to North Korea, I feel honored to have personally experienced and participated in the historical process of the ever-developing friendship between China and North Korea, and will continue to work tirelessly with all the comrades of the Chinese Embassy to achieve greater development of China-North Korea relations. I firmly believe that with the strategic guidance of General Secretary Xi Jinping and General Secretary Kim Jong Un and the joint efforts of the people of China and North Korea, China-North Korea relations will surely usher in a more glorious tomorrow!

DPRK Embassy in Beijing Hosts Reception

Pyongyang, October 13 (KCNA) — The DPRK embassy in Beijing hosted a reception on October 9 on the occasion the 80th founding anniversary of the Workers’ Party of Korea.

Present there on invitation were Cai Qi, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau and member of the Secretariat of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, officials of the International Liaison Department of the CPC Central Committee, the Foreign Ministry, the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Ministry of Civil Affairs, the Ministry of Justice, the State Office for International Development and Cooperation and the People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries and other officials concerned.

Present there were Ri Ryong Nam, DPRK ambassador to China, and his embassy members.

Speeches were made at the reception.

Ri Ryong Nam said that President Kim Il Sung accomplished the cause of party building before the nation-building and army-building after the liberation and wisely led the Party-building work in the whole period of his revolutionary leadership and that Chairman Kim Jong Il provided the guidelines for the Party-building of the leader and carried them out without fail.

He said that the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un clarified the outstanding idea and theory for preserving forever the noble ideas and character of the WPK including the five-point line of Party building in the new era, and is energetically leading the historic cause for strengthening the whole Party and achieving the comprehensive national rejuvenation.

Cai Qi said that under the seasoned leadership of the respected Comrade General Secretary, the WPK has consolidated the harmonious whole with the popular masses as firm as a rock, achieved many successes by directing efforts to strengthening the whole Party, developing economy and improving the people’s living standards, and the Korean-style socialist cause is advancing more dynamically.

He hoped that the DPRK people would achieve steady success in socialist construction and significantly greet the Ninth Congress of the WPK under the leadership of the Party headed by General Secretary Kim Jong Un.

Senior CPC official attends celebrations marking WPK’s founding anniversary

BEIJING, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) — Senior Communist Party of China (CPC) official Cai Qi on Thursday attended a reception held at the Embassy of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) in Beijing to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK).

Cai, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and a member of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, extended congratulations to the WPK on behalf of General Secretary Xi Jinping and the CPC Central Committee. Cai said that the WPK has a glorious, long-standing revolutionary tradition, and that the socialist cause of the DPRK has shown new vitality and vigor under the leadership of General Secretary Kim Jong Un.

China firmly supports the WPK and the DPRK people in following a development path suited to their national conditions, Cai said. China is willing to work with the DPRK to earnestly implement the important consensus reached by the top leaders of the two parties and countries, strengthen strategic communication, deepen exchange and mutual learning, expand practical cooperation, write a new chapter in China-DPRK relations in the new era, and make positive contributions to regional peace, stability, development and prosperity.

DPRK Ambassador to China Ri Ryong Nam said that the DPRK is willing to work with China to steadfastly consolidate and strengthen the traditional DPRK-China friendship, and to promote the development of bilateral relations from a new height.